Monthly Archives: July 2019

Blogging, Conferences, Photo-A-Day, Toys

Happy 10th Sweet Suite!

Happy 10th Sweet Suite
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Today was the 10th Sweet Suite. I was there as one of the Toy Insider parents. It was a fun night filled with great toys. But first I had some other things to do.

My friend Becky was able to get us time at YouTube Space NYC. We were able to record there for 4 hours prior to the start of Sweet Suite. Before that we had to grab some food.

Japanese Inspired Tacos

We had lunch at a Japanese inspired taco place called Takumi Taco and the tacos were amazing. I especially liked the nacho chips that they had as well. I loved the roasted corn slaw that they had as a side also. That was inspired.

The Doughnuttery

We picked up some dessert before we went up to YouTube Space NYC. I picked up some tiny donuts from the Doughnuttery. They had this little machine that made and fried the doughnuts. Then it flipped them into a bin. Next they put them in bags and shook them with sugar. They were great for showing at the table at the diner. We were in the diner scene at YouTube Space. Which brings me to …

At YouTube Space NYC

You Tube Space NYC was very cool. We went in and picked up some equipment including the biggest tripod I’ve ever seen, and that was the smallest one. We set up three cameras and proceeded to create 4 videos. There were two for each of our channels. We have to have them approved before they can be seen but they will be coming.

With Cosplayers Getting Coffee

When we got to Sweet Suite we were right up at the front of the line and we got in and were able to see the Cosplayers Getting Coffee group. There were a bunch of them there and the majority were Marvel characters. I did not get nearly enough photos with them either. Becky and I walked all around Sweet Suite for the next five hours and saw so many people and tons of great toys! I will have a ton to unbox in the coming months.

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Trip to New York, The RIDE NYC, Rooftop Bar and a Friary

At the Pod 39 Rooftop Bar
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We went drove down to New York City today. I am here for Sweet Suite which is happening tomorrow. Allison and two of her friends are having some girls’ time together and will explore the city. The funny thing is that we both planned our trips independent of each other and then the timing worked out that we would all dive down together. And even more of a coincidence was that my mother was coming to New York as well with her friends. They took the train, though. Allison and I are staying at the Holy Name of Jesus Friary. Yes, we are staying at a beautiful brownstone that is owned by the church in uptown. The church is gorgeous as well and huge. This place is amazing. One of Allison’s friend’s brother is in charge here.

Holy Name of Jesus Friary

So we drove down got settled in and then took a walk along riverside park around 96th street. We went to lunch at The Dive Bar and then took the subway down to Times Square to catch up with my friend Becky of Week 99er. She had gotten us tickets for The Ride NYC. I’ve been to The Ride NYC before and really enjoyed it. It was a fun time and we had lots of laughs and were entertained for about an hour. Then we walked around the city a bit and ended up at Becky’s hotel, Pod 39. They have a rooftop bar and we hung out there and got some drinks. After that we took a couple of subways home from Grand Central station and then hung out with Allison’s friend’s brother in the small courtyard of the Friary. It was great to be in the city in such a different way then I’ve ever experienced it before.